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{{for|other ghosts|Ghost (disambiguation)}} | {{for|other ghosts|Ghost (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Infobox Character General | {{Infobox Character General | ||
|name=Ghosts | |name=Ghosts | ||
|image= [[File:Ghosts (Pac-Man).png|192px]] | |image= [[File:Ghosts (Pac-Man).png|192px]] | ||
|caption=[[File:PacManSymbol.svg|50px | |caption=[[File:PacManSymbol.svg|50px]] | ||
In-game sprites of Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde | In-game sprites of Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde from ''Pac-Man''. | ||
|universe={{uv|Pac-Man}} | |universe={{uv|Pac-Man}} | ||
|firstgame=''{{s|wikipedia|Pac-Man}}'' (1980) | |firstgame=''{{s|wikipedia|Pac-Man}}'' (1980) | ||
|games=''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games=''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|lastappearance= '' | |lastappearance= ''Minecraft'' (DLC, 2020) | ||
|console= Arcade | |console= Arcade | ||
|species= Ghost | |species= Ghost | ||
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|interwikipage= Ghosts (Pac-Man) | |interwikipage= Ghosts (Pac-Man) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde''' ({{ja|アカベエ|Akabee}}, ''Akabei'', {{ja|ピンキー|Pinkī}}, ''Pinky'', {{ja|アオスケ|Aosuke}}, ''Aosuke'', and {{ja|グズタ|Guzuta}}, ''Guzuta''), collectively referred to as | '''Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde''' ({{ja|アカベエ|Akabee}}, ''Akabei'', {{ja|ピンキー|Pinkī}}, ''Pinky'', {{ja|アオスケ|Aosuke}}, ''Aosuke'', and {{ja|グズタ|Guzuta}}, ''Guzuta''), collectively referred to as '''Ghosts''' ({{ja|モンスターズ|Monsutāzu}}, ''Monsters''), are recurring enemies in the {{uv|Pac-Man}} series. They are red, pink, cyan, and orange, respectively. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:PacGhostsOrigin.png|160px|left|thumb|The attract mode of ''Pac-Man'' gives names to the ghosts.]] | [[File:PacGhostsOrigin.png|160px|left|thumb|The attract mode of ''Pac-Man'' gives names to the ghosts.]] | ||
The four ghosts are prominent recurring elements in the ''Pac-Man'' series. Starting from the original arcade game, they are persistent enemies that [[Pac-Man]] must avoid while eating dots in each maze. However, if Pac-Man consumes a [[Power Pellet]], the ghosts will become scared, turn blue, and run away; in this state, Pac-Man can eat them for additional points, which causes them to turn into eyeballs and retreat. The ghosts cannot be permanently defeated, as they will return to normal after being eaten, or otherwise after the Power Pellet's duration expires | The four ghosts are prominent recurring elements in the ''Pac-Man'' series. Starting from the original arcade game, they are persistent enemies that [[Pac-Man]] must avoid while eating dots in each maze. However, if Pac-Man consumes a [[Power Pellet]], the ghosts will become scared, turn blue, and run away; in this state, Pac-Man can eat them for additional points, which causes them to turn into eyeballs and retreat. The ghosts cannot be permanently defeated, as they will return to normal after being eaten, or otherwise after the Power Pellet's duration expires. While additional ghosts have been introduced in subsequent ''Pac-Man'' titles, the four introduced in the original game have remained the most iconic, and thus have made the most appearances. | ||
In ''Smash'', their depiction is based off of the 8-bit sprites from the original ''Pac-Man''. All four of them have unique personalities and movement patterns, which are recreated in their Assist Trophy: | |||
*Blinky is the red leader of the ghosts, nicknamed "Shadow". His movement pattern involves chasing Pac-Man aggressively, often trailing directly behind him; he also receives a speed boost twice per round. As a result, his later appearances are often characterized as hot-headed, determined, and conceited. His name is occasionally switched with Clyde, making Blinky the cowardly orange ghost. | |||
*Pinky is the pink ghost, nicknamed "Speedy". Her movement pattern involves getting ahead of Pac-Man and ambushing him in collaboration with Blinky. In the Hanna-Barbera cartoon, Pinky is male and has a "dumb muscle" personality, but later appearances generally show her as a sly female ghost with a crush on Pac-Man. | |||
*Blinky is the red leader of the ghosts, | *Inky is the cyan ghost, nicknamed "Bashful". His movement pattern involves aiming for a location based on Blinky's distance from Pac-Man, generally resulting in him shying away from the two. In later appearances, he is often portrayed as clumsy and timid. | ||
*Pinky is the pink ghost, | *Clyde is the orange ghost, nicknamed "Pokey". His movement pattern involves mimicking Blinky's movement until reaching a certain distance from Pac-Man, then retreating to the bottom-left corner of the stage. In later appearances, he is generally depicted as the most slow-witted and cowardly ghost. His name is occasionally switched with Blinky, making Clyde the aggressive red ghost. | ||
*Inky is the cyan ghost, | |||
*Clyde is the orange ghost, | |||
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[[File:SSB4 Ghosts Pac-Maze.jpg|thumb|The Ghosts in [[Pac-Maze]].]] | [[File:SSB4 Ghosts Pac-Maze.jpg|thumb|The Ghosts in [[Pac-Maze]].]] | ||
The Ghosts appear as damaging hazards on the [[Pac-Maze]] stage. By collecting 100 Pac-Dots, a player can spawn a Power Pellet and therefore make them vulnerable, though they remain dangerous to other players. | The Ghosts appear as damaging hazards on the [[Pac-Maze]] stage. By collecting 100 Pac-Dots, a player can spawn a Power Pellet and therefore make them vulnerable, though they remain dangerous to other players. | ||
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===Trophies=== | ===Trophies=== | ||
The single and collective Ghosts trophies appear in both versions, while the TURN-TO-BLUE trophy is exclusive to {{for3ds}}. In {{forwiiu}}, the single and collective trophies are part of the ''PAC-MAN'' and ''SUPER PAC-MAN & PAC-LAND'' [[Trophy Box]]es, respectively. | The single and collective Ghosts trophies appear in both versions, while the TURN-TO-BLUE trophy is exclusive to {{for3ds}}. In {{forwiiu}}, the single and collective trophies are part of the ''PAC-MAN'' and ''SUPER PAC-MAN & PAC-LAND'' [[Trophy Box]]es, respectively. | ||
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{{ | {| class="sortable" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" | ||
| '''Name''' ||'''Picture''' ||'''Description''' | |||
{{TrophyTableRow | |||
|name=Ghosts (PAC-MAN) | |name=Ghosts (PAC-MAN) | ||
|image | |image=PacGhostsTrophyWiiU.png | ||
|desc-ntsc=Each of the four types of ghost in PAC-MAN behaves a bit differently. In Smash Bros., they appear in 8-bit form and move around the stage in their own quirky way, tormenting the fighters. The longer they chase you, the faster they move—and even if you get a Power Pellet and defeat them, they'll be back soon enough! | |desc-ntsc=Each of the four types of ghost in PAC-MAN behaves a bit differently. In Smash Bros., they appear in 8-bit form and move around the stage in their own quirky way, tormenting the fighters. The longer they chase you, the faster they move—and even if you get a Power Pellet and defeat them, they'll be back soon enough! | ||
|desc-pal=Each of the four types of ghost in PAC-MAN behaves a bit differently. In this game, they appear in 8-bit form and move around the stage in their own quirky way to torment the fighters. The longer they chase you, the faster they move - and even if you get a Power Pellet and defeat them, they'll be back soon enough! | |desc-pal=Each of the four types of ghost in PAC-MAN behaves a bit differently. In this game, they appear in 8-bit form and move around the stage in their own quirky way to torment the fighters. The longer they chase you, the faster they move - and even if you get a Power Pellet and defeat them, they'll be back soon enough! | ||
{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=PAC-MAN (1980)|console2=none|game2=SUPER PAC-MAN (1982)}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
|- | |||
{{TrophyTableRow | |||
{{ | |||
|name=Blinky | |name=Blinky | ||
|image | |image=BlinkyTrophyWiiU.png | ||
|desc-ntsc=A red ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series. The way he incessantly follows PAC-MAN earned him the nickname Shadow. When you get further in the stage, he also gets a terrifying speed boost! In Smash Bros., he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's side smash. | |||
|desc | |desc-pal=A red ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series, noted for the way incessantly follows PAC-MAN. When you get further in the stage, he also gets a speed boost, which can be quite terrifying! In this game, he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's side smash. | ||
|desc | {{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=PAC-MAN (1980)|console2=none|game2=SUPER PAC-MAN (1982)}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
|- | |||
{{TrophyTableRow | |||
{{ | |||
|name=Inky | |name=Inky | ||
|image | |image=InkyTrophyWiiU.png | ||
|desc-ntsc=A blue ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series…sometimes. He's also known as Bashful, since he moves around indecisively depending on whether PAC-MAN is nearby. In Smash Bros., he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's up smash. | |||
|desc | |desc-pal=A blue ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series...some of the time. He has a tendency to move around indecisively depending on whether or not PAC-MAN is nearby. In this game, he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's up smash. | ||
|desc | {{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=PAC-MAN (1980)|console2=none|game2=SUPER PAC-MAN (1982)}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
|- | |||
{{TrophyTableRow | |||
{{ | |||
|name=Pinky | |name=Pinky | ||
|image | |image=PinkyTrophyWiiU.png | ||
|desc-ntsc=A pink ghost that strategically targets PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series. She's also known as Speedy, as she can anticipate PAC-MAN's moves and get ahead of him quick enough to ambush him. In Smash Bros., she appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's down smash. | |||
|desc | |desc-pal=A pink ghost that strategically targets PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series. She can anticipate PAC-MAN's moves and get ahead of him quick enough to ambush him with a pincer attack. In this game, she appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's down smash. | ||
|desc | {{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=PAC-MAN (1980)|console2=none|game2=SUPER PAC-MAN (1982)}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
|- | |||
{{TrophyTableRow | |||
{{ | |||
|name=Clyde | |name=Clyde | ||
|image | |image=ClydeTrophyWiiU.png | ||
|desc-ntsc=An orange ghost that doesn't really chase after PAC-MAN all that much in the PAC-MAN series. Instead, he likes to just wander around, doing his own thing. He's also known as Pokey, and in PAC-LAND he appears as a tough and speedy enemy. In Smash Bros., he shows up in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's down smash. | |||
|desc | |desc-pal=An orange ghost that doesn't really chase after PAC-MAN all that much in the PAC-MAN series. Instead, he chooses to just wander around, doing his own thing. In PAC-LAND he appears as a tough and speedy enemy. In this game, he shows up in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's down smash. | ||
|desc | {{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=PAC-MAN (1980)|console2=none|game2=SUPER PAC-MAN (1982)}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
|- | |||
{{TrophyTableRow | |||
{{ | |||
|name=TURN-TO-BLUE | |name=TURN-TO-BLUE | ||
|image=ScaredGhostTrophy3DS.png | |image=ScaredGhostTrophy3DS.png | ||
|desc-ntsc=The colorful ghosts in PAC-MAN generally act as pursuers, chasing down the hero as he searches for food. But feed the hero a Power Pellet, and now it's the ghosts' turn to run! They take on this new form as they run for their ghostly lives. In Smash Bros., these scaredy-ghosts will appear in the PAC-MAZE stage if you grab a Power Pellet. | |desc-ntsc=The colorful ghosts in PAC-MAN generally act as pursuers, chasing down the hero as he searches for food. But feed the hero a Power Pellet, and now it's the ghosts' turn to run! They take on this new form as they run for their ghostly lives. In Smash Bros., these scaredy-ghosts will appear in the PAC-MAZE stage if you grab a Power Pellet. | ||
|desc-pal=The colourful ghosts in PAC-MAN usually act as pursuers, chasing down the hero as he goes in search of food. But feed him a Power Pellet, and now it's the ghosts' turn to run! They take on this new form as they flee for their ghostly lives. In this game, too, you can see the ghosts in this form if you grab a Power Pellet in the PAC-MAZE stage. | |desc-pal=The colourful ghosts in PAC-MAN usually act as pursuers, chasing down the hero as he goes in search of food. But feed him a Power Pellet, and now it's the ghosts' turn to run! They take on this new form as they flee for their ghostly lives. In this game, too, you can see the ghosts in this form if you grab a Power Pellet in the PAC-MAZE stage. | ||
}} | }} | ||
|} | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
===As an Assist Trophy=== | ===As an Assist Trophy=== | ||
[[File:Ghosts Assist Trophy (SSBU).png|thumb|The Ghosts as an Assist Trophy in ''Ultimate''.]] | [[File:Ghosts Assist Trophy (SSBU).png|thumb|The Ghosts as an Assist Trophy in ''Ultimate''.]] | ||
The Ghosts reprise their role as an Assist Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. The background now turns blue when they appear, and they can now be attacked and defeated | The Ghosts reprise their role as an Assist Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. The background now turns blue when they appear, and they can now be attacked and defeated. When one of the four ghosts is defeated, the other three ghosts will turn to blue and run away. They cannot appear on Boxing Ring, Brinstar, Coliseum, Dream Land GB, Flat Zone X, Frigate Orpheon, Green Greens, King of Fighters Stadium, Lylat Cruise, Midgar, Moray Towers, Mute City SNES, New Pork City, Norfair, Pac-Land, Pilotwings, Pirate Ship, Port Town Aero Dive, Princess Peach's Castle, Prism Tower, Spirit Train, Town and City, and WarioWare, Inc. | ||
===As a moveset element=== | ===As a moveset element=== | ||
The Ghosts also reprise their role as part of {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}'s moveset. Additionally, a vulnerable ghost still appears in Pac-Man's Namco Roulette taunt. However, Blinky and Pinky no longer appear in his down taunt, being replaced by fairies from ''Pac-Land''. | The Ghosts also reprise their role as part of {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}'s moveset. Additionally, a vulnerable ghost still appears in Pac-Man's Namco Roulette taunt. However, Blinky and Pinky no longer appear in his down taunt, being replaced by fairies from ''Pac-Land''. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
PacManForwardSmash.PNG| | PacManForwardSmash.PNG|Using his [[forward smash]] on [[Kalos Pokémon League]] | ||
SSBUWebsitePac-Man4.jpg|Pac-Man using his down smash on {{SSBU|Yoshi}} on [[Big Blue]]. | SSBUWebsitePac-Man4.jpg|Pac-Man using his down smash on {{SSBU|Yoshi}} on [[Big Blue]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Spirits=== | ===Spirits=== | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | ! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! {{rollover|Slot|Primary spirit|y}} / {{rollover|Cost|Support spirit|y}} !! Ability !! Series | ||
|- | |||
| 948 || [[File:Ghosts spirit.png|center|108x108px]] || Ghosts || [[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] || ★★ || 1 || No Effect || rowspan="2" | ''PAC-MAN'' Series | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 949 || | | 949 || [[File:Turn to blue spirit.png|center|108x108px]] || TURN-TO-BLUE || [[File:SpiritTypeSupport.png|20px|center|Support]] || ★ || 1 || Trade-Off Speed ↑ | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Pinky is the only female third-party Assist Trophy. | ||
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